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First off, I'd like to thank everyone for being so helpful with my other problems.. With that being said, I need some more help. I've been reviving a 1980 XS11LG. So far so good. Went through carbs, adjsuted floats, assured proper jets, synced, replaced carb holders and it runs quite strong. However, I can't seem to get a decent idle out of it. Seems to rev up. I can choke it out and get it back to sanity, but as soon as shes twisted, it holds up in the 2.5k range. Seems vacuum leaky to me, but I can't find any for the life of me. Doesnt seem to matter if it's warm or not. It's bugging me... more so cuz' it's my only bike and this one is a blast to ride!!! I appreciate the help guys!
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Are they making a good seal? Any leaks around there and the idle will wander. Double check all of your vac nipples, that you had off when syncing.replaced carb holders
Also check to make sure you throttle cable is nice and free and not binding.Ernie
79XS1100SF (no longer naked, now a bagger)
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Planedick ...
just fixed this on a bike belonging to our friend, Scott. The bike is an F though. He needs to weigh in here .... but ... I think he had a incorrect pilot jet or jets with a similar numbering to the original but a very different size hole in it ??? Possibly for a different style of Mik. carb?? Maybe he'll see this one and verify or correct ...80G Mini-bagger
VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace
Past XS11s
79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
79SF eventually dismantled for parts
79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
79F The Ernie bike sold to a Navy dude summer 08
79SF Squared-off Special, Vetter/Bates tour pkg., Mikes XS coils, G rear fender and tail light. Sold June 09Comment
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Do your carb sync and idle adjustment while the engine is at full temp. Do those jobs as so as you return from a ride of at least 1/2 an hour.
RobKEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
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Thanks guys. I'm positive on the pilot size and havent found any vacuum leaks. Seems like I check it a couple times a day hoping if there is a small one, it will grow and reveal itself. But I think I'll try the warm sync.... the bike was'nt very warm first time around. I'll keep ya' posted Thanks!1980 XS1100LGComment
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